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After the thick liquid leaves the stomach, it enters the ___________. The __________ is the part of the digestive system where most chemical digestion takes place.
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After the thick liquid leaves the stomach, it enters the ___________. The __________ is the part of the digestive system where most chemical digestion takes place. small intestine
Almost all chemical digestion and absorption of nutrients takes place in the small intestine
the __________ is located in the upper right portion of the abdomen. It is the largest organ inside the body. The ________ is like an extremely busy chemical factory and plays a role in many body processes. liver
The role of the liver in the digestive system is to produce bile.
is a substance that breaks up fat particles Bile
Bile flows from the liver into the _______, the organ that stores bile. After you eat, bile passes through a tube from the _________ into the small intestine. gallbladder
The__________ is a triangular organ that lies between the stomach and the first part of the small intestine pancreas
As part of the digestive system, the pancreas produces enzymes that flow into the small intestine and help break down starches, proteins, and fats.
The inner surface, or lining, of the small intestine looks bumpy. Millions of tiny finger-shaped structures called ______ cover the surface. The ________ absorb nutrient molecules. villi
The remaining material moves from the small intestine into the _____________. The ____________ is the last section of the digestive system. It is about 1.5 meters long—about as long as the average bathtub. large intestine
As the material moves through the large intestine, water is absorbed into the bloodstream. The remaining material is readied for elimination from the body.
The large intestine ends in a short tube called the rectum
waste material is compressed into a solid form. This waste material is eliminated from the body through the ______, a muscular opening at the end of the rectum. anus
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